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Method and apparatus for generating a storyboard theme for background image and video presentation

a technology applied in the field of background image and video display, can solve problems such as the desired level of complexity, and achieve the effect of limiting hardware overhead and increasing interesting effects

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-09
SONY CORP +1
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The patent describes a method and apparatus for generating animated backgrounds for display-enabled devices. The method involves displaying images and video content when the device is in a background mode, which can be activated when the device is turned off or when the user is not using it. The background mode can be used to display interesting content or allow users to select content. The method uses a storyboard paradigm, where different images or videos are displayed in a interesting manner. The content of the background can be selected based on the mode of the device and user preferences. The method can also use live video texturing to create visually interesting animations. Overall, the invention provides a way to create engaging and interesting backgrounds for display-enabled devices.

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A number of different display-enabled devices can implement the method with a desired level of complexity, such as determined in response to the size of the display and the amount of processing overhead which can be sustained.

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[0063]FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment 10 of a display-enabled device upon which the storyboard animated background can be displayed according to the invention. At least one central processing unit (CPU) 12 is configured for controlling image processing (still and video image processing) of the storyboard. It will be appreciated that the CPU may comprise one or more of any of the following: processing core, microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), or application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) containing a processing core. Memory 14 is shown within which content can be stored, and from which programming is executed for performing aspects of the present invention. It should be appreciated that memory 14 can comprise any desired combination of internal semiconductor memory, mass storage (e.g., disk drives), media devices (e.g., memory sticks, memory cards, optical disk media, and so forth). The memory may be configured for storage of viewable content for the...

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[0126]FIG. 4 illustrates a storyboard animation embodiment 90 having a plurality of freeze frame elements 92, one of which is the animated element 94 of the storyboard. A portion of the viewable content elements 92 (e.g., freeze frames) are shown in this example being displayed in response to reflection effects, although other image effects, preferably low processor overhead effects, may be utilized. Animated element 94 is shown being animated by unfreezing the freeze frame to play the video and preferably including a lens flare effect, although other effects and combinations of effects may be applied (e.g., LVT). Element 94 is preferably a video clip, or less preferably an image to which animation effects are applied. It will be appreciated that the animated element is preferably subject to motion, changing forms of image modification (e.g., LVT) or the like, so that it stands out and provides motion which distinguishes it from the viewable content elements which are not selected. ...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for using a non-active (background) state of a display-enabled device to animate images and video elements within a themed storyboard from selected sources. States described in the method include: tuning to select viewable content, population of the storyboard matrix, animation of storyboard elements using animation effects, such as lens flare and live video texturing, and evaporation of the elements. By way of example, the storyboard is populated with freeze frames of video content, one or a portion of which are then played to animate that element. The storyboard preferably cycles with additional content as the prior content evaporates, until the background mode is terminated. The method is particularly well-suited for use in television sets, although it can be integrated into any display-enable apparatus having a computer and access to content sources that can be used for storyboard elements.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 019,368 filed on Jan. 7, 2008, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0003]Not ApplicableNOTICE OF MATERIAL SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION[0004]A portion of the material in this patent document is subject to copyright protection under the copyright laws of the United States and of other countries. The owner of the copyright rights has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the United States Patent and Trademark Office publicly available file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. The copyright owner does not hereby waive any of its rights to have this patent document maintained in secrecy,...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06T13/00
CPCG06Q10/10
Inventor SALISBURY, JOHNSUBHERWAL, MONISH
Owner SONY CORP